HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION

200 E. Wells Street City of Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Meeting Minutes HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION ANN PIEPER EISENBROWN, CHAIR Ald. Robert Bauman, Marion Clendenen-Acosta, Brad Hoeschen, Matt Jarosz, Anna-Marie Opgenorth, and Blair Williams Staff Assistant, Linda Elmer, 286-2231, Fax: 286-3456, lelmer@milwaukee.gov HPC Planners: Carlen Hatala, 286-5722, chatal@milwaukee.gov; Paul Jakubovich, 286-5712, pjakub@milwaukee.gov Tuesday, April 15, 2014 3:00 PM Room 301-B, Third Floor, City Hall 1. Roll Call. 4 members present: Ms. Opgenorth, Ms. Clendenen-Acosta, Ald. Bauman and Mr. Hoeschen 3 members excused: Mr. Jarosz, Ms. Pieper Eisenbrown and Mr. Williams Meeting convened: 3:05 P.M. 2. Review and approval of the minutes of the March 10, 2015 meeting. Ms. Clendenen-Acosta moved, seconded by Ald. Bauman, for approval of the minutes There were no objections. 3. 131712 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new sign at 2469-2483 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, Avalon Theater, for Lee Barczak. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Mr. Jakubovich said that the Avalon Theater hasn't been showing movies for a while with the recent work being done both inside and outside, but it will soon be open. The theater has an atmospheric style, which means the interior is meant to look like an outdoor garden with twinkle lights, which wil be replaced with LED lights or fiber optic lights, to depict stars. This is on the few surviving movie palaces in the city. The original marquee sign was removed via a staff approved certificate of appropriateness (COA). The design of the new marquee sign will mimic the design of the old sign, which was built in the 1940s or 1950s. The projecting I-beams are original and will be retained. The brick behind the I-beams will need some patching with new or salvage brick to hopefully look like the original brick. The building will also be cleaned and new windows obtained, both of which will be approved through a staff COA. The sign the Commission is reviewing is being reviewed due to its rarity and its size. The proposed sign is a flag-type sign atop a marquee and is meant to reflect the original architecture of the building's Moorish look. In scale, the sign is 26 feet wide and 24 feet high and is made with reverse channel letters. On the sides, one of the City of Milwaukee Page 1 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION modern updates, is the installation of flush-mounted LED screens so that instead of having the classic whiteboards with black letters being changed for the movies, movie changes will be advertised digitally on these screens. Mr. Jakubovich thinks that at this point the unique needs of movie theaters and churches dictate the use of these LED screens. The movie theatre itself has two movie screens. The screens are flush with the marquee sign and are on the sides only, not on the front. The recent changes to the sign from the day prior to the meeting are included in the file as "Sign 1", "Sign 2" and "Sign 3" and are not major changes. Mr. Jakubovich is quite thrilled to see this sign. The letters on the sign itself are lighted. The difficult for the owner will be in matching the brick color, but the best job will be done that can be done. Any building changes required by other departments will likely not change the design of the sign. Ald. Tony Zielinski came to the table and said that he is strongly in support of this proposal and the owner, Lee Barczak, has stepped forward and invested a significant amount of money to restore this location. Everything that Mr. Barczak has ever done has been a first class operation and this will be a tremendous, tremendous addition to Kinnickinnic Avenue and he strongly, strongly, strongly supports this. Jeff Hojnacki, Ascent Design, Inc., said that the drawings were revised due work done on Sunday and he doesn't foresee any other changes, other than to the height or elevation of the two sided blade. Ald. Bauman moved, seconded by Ms. Clendenen-Acosta, with the chair abstaining. There were no objections. A motion was made by Ald. Bauman, seconded by Ms. Clendenen-Acosta that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 3- Bauman, Opgenorth, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz Abstain: 1- Hoeschen 4. 140006 2014 Cream of the City award recipient selection. Sponsors: THE CHAIR Ald. Zielinski said that he wholeheartedly supports the iron well application. Best Place has offered their venue for presentation of the award and they have 4 dates on hold. The Commission chose Thursday, May 29th with doors open at 5:30. There are 11 candidates this year and members have ballots in front of them. The Iron Block Building: This is the only iron-clad building in the state of Wisconsin. The challenges to the owner were to keep the facade details. James S. Peck house - porch work, tremendous amount of restoration Duplex on N. 33rd Street had a horrendous fire and was restored. 2601 W. Wells St. was stripped and being prepared for vinyl siding and vinyl windows. Educator category: H. Russell Zimmerman City of Milwaukee Page 2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION 2252 N. Summit Ave. - replaced vinyl siding and paint job to highlight the details Frank Ward Smith - addition on the southwest corner Pizza Man complex Pryor Avenue iron well - an active well owned by the Milwaukee Water Works restored by private donations from the neighborhood Conrad house bungalow - brick porch restored and removed the vinyl siding 2732-34 W. Burnham - Frank LLoyd Wright house restored, restored stucco and trim and reopened the porches in back. Members will vote and Ms. Hatala will tally the ballots and report the results. 5. Review and approval of the 2013 Annual Report of the Commission Ald. Bauman moved, seconded by Ms. Opgenorth , for approval of the report. There were no objections. 6. Updates and Announcements A letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs was provided to members as a response to its letter regarding housing on the VA grounds. There is also a conference on April 26th of historic preservation commissions. Mr. Jakubovich noted that there are two interns that have been very helpful in working on staff -approved COAs. 7. The following files represent staff approved Certificates of Appropriateness: a. 120531 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for storefront changes at 301 E. Wisconsin Avenue in the East Side Commercial Historic District for Next Generation Real Estate. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz b. 131661 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of vinyl windows and installation of wood windows at 4315 W. Lisbon Avenue in the Sherman Blvd. Historic District for Paul Vandeveld. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz c. 131667 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of central air conditioning units at 2360 N. Terrace Avenue in the North Point North Historic District for Leniwati Siker. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz d. 131668 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a rooftop central air conditioning unit at 1316 W. Forest Home Avenue in the Mitchell Street Historic District for Mitchell Market, LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz e. 131669 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of central air conditioning units at 2112 N. Lake Drive in the North Point South Historic District for the Donald C. Kieffer Trust. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 City of Milwaukee Page 4 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz f. 131670 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch repairs and screening of new mechanicals at 2112 N. Lake Drive in the North Point South Historic District for Donald and Erica Kieffer. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz g. 131674 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness to exterior repairs at 1943-1945 N. 2nd Street in the Brewers Hill Historic District for Rodney and Bethany Sanchez. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz h. 131677 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the relocation of a rear door at 2430 N. Lake Drive in the North Point North Historic District for Josh Minkin. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz i. 131678 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for HVAC vents and rooftop condensing units at 2430 N. Lake Drive in the North Point North Historic District for Josh Minkin. Sponsors: THE CHAIR City of Milwaukee Page 5 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz j. 131679 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a rear steel deck, and modifications to three entry doors for compliance with building codes at 915-917 W. Juneau Avenue in the Pabst Brewery Historic District for BrewCity Redevelopment Group, LLC dba Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz k. 131680 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for a back yard pergola and arbor at 2543 N. 47th Street in the North 47th Street Bungalow Historic District for Rodney Kenel. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz L. 131688 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a rear airing porch extension at 2878 N. Sherman Blvd. in the Sherman Blvd. Historic District for Art Dahlberg. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta City of Milwaukee Page 6 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz m. 131689 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of new awning coverings and signage over windows at 1003 N. Old World Third Street in the Old World Third Street Historic District for Who’s on Third. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz n. 131697 Resolution relating to a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of glass doors on the north elevation of 1709 N. Arlington Place in the East Brady Street Historic District for Scott Johnson and Leslie Montemurro Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz o. 131698 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for porch and bay window repairs at 1105 N. Waverly Place, at the James Peck House, an individually-designated structure, for the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz City of Milwaukee Page 7 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION p. 131681 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for window restoration and window replacement at 1019-1021 N. 33rd Street in the Concordia Historic District for the Forest County Potawatomi Community. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz q. 131696 Resolution relating to a certificate of appropriateness for the installation of new doors at 2523 E. Belleview Place in the North Point North Historic District for Downer Delaware, LLC. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz r. 131693 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for interior and exterior renovations at 1677 N. Farwell Avenue in the Brady Street Historic District for Mimi Trust. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz s. 131788 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new wood privacy fence at 2804 N. Grant Blvd. in the Grant Boulevard Historic District for Rebecca Fitch. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, City of Milwaukee Page 8 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz t. 131789 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for fire escape repairs at 210 E. Michigan Street in the East Side Commercial Historic District for the Grand Avenue Club. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz u. 131805 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of a marquis sign at 2473 S. Kinnickinnic Avenue, the Avalon Theater which is an individually-designated structure, for Lee Barczak. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz v. 131811 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a wood, dog-ear style picket fence in the backyard at 2723 E. Bradford Avenue in the North Point North Historic District for Jason and Meagan Schultz. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz City of Milwaukee Page 9 HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014 COMMISSION w. 131692 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for updating the kitchen, bathroom, sunroom and windows at 2431 N. Grant Blvd. in the Grant Blvd. Historic District for Tom and Mary Keppeler. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz x. 140005 Resolution relating to a Certificate of Appropriateness for brick repairs at 1015 N. 9th Street (a.k.a. 924 W. State Street), an individually-designated structure, for Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order. Sponsors: THE CHAIR A motion was made by ALD. BAUMAN, seconded by Marion Clendenen-Acosta, that this Resolution be ADOPTED. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote: Aye: 4- Bauman, Opgenorth, Hoeschen, and Clendenen-Acosta No: 0 Excused: 3- Pieper Eisenbrown, Williams, and Jarosz Meeting adjourned: 3:44 P.M. Linda M. Elmer Staff Assistant City of Milwaukee Page 10